The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops, a permanent institution, is the assembly of the Catholic Bishops in Kenya united and exercising together their Pastoral offices over Christ’s faithful, as shepherds of the Catholic Church in Kenya which they together promote by forms and means of Apostolate suitable to the circumstances of place and time, in accordance with the Law, to promote the greater good which the Church offers to all Mankind (c. 447, CIC). The Authority of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops is vested in the Ordinary and Extraordinary Plenary Assembly. Currently there 26 Catholic Jurisdictions spread over 4 Metropolitan Provinces,that is, 4 Archdioceses, 20 Dioceses, 1 Apostolic Vicariate and 1 Military Ordinariate.

VACANCY REF: KCCB-ACTS/12/2023/7

JOB PURPOSE

The principal function of the post holder is to implement day to day interventions of the DREAMS project in the target wards. S/He will work in close collaboration with stakeholders on the ground to provide most vulnerable Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) aged 9-14 years with core package of evidence-informed interventions most likely to impact HIV incidence, address risk behaviors for and transmission of HIV, and reduce gender-based violence. S/He will ensure that eligible beneficiaries receive timely services as per the Kenya DREAMS layering table.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To support the overall implementation of the project activities in the ward, including reporting, financial management and monitoring.
• Implement the Project activities in the target ward ensuring effective integration with ward health and development plans, Ministry of Education systems and service delivery structures.
• Support the trained resource persons MLRC teachers, FMP facilitators and mentors in the implementation of project activities.
• The DREAMS field officer will play the role of the local DREAMS representative in so far as the implementation of EBIs and other DREAMS interventions.
• Be the resident coordinator of the Safe Space, ensuring that it is equipped and stocked with DREAMS commodities, it is safe and that it is branded accordingly.
• Ensure adherence to the ethics, rules and regulations set to regulate the behavior of everyone working with AGYW at the safe space.
• Coordinate the work of mentors and facilitators in the wards, keeping records of their activities and work-plans.

JOB SPECIFICATION: –

Academic and professional Qualification

• A minimum of a diploma in community health, public health, social sciences or related field.
• Length of Experience
• Comprehensive HIV or GBV prevention interventions among adolescents
• Extensive experience in understanding and responding to the most urgent needs and rights of vulnerable adolescents and youth in regard to HIV/AIDs and SGBV stakeholders.
• Knowledge and Skills
• Ability to work in a team environment, collaborating and sharing ideas
• Ability to develop and maintain close relationship with various stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications (word, excel, access, power point, outlook) and the internet
• Familiarity with development, child protection, social and cultural issues

Other Personal Attributes

• Integrity
• Self driven
• Innovative
• Intelligent
• Detail oriented